Production Technician
About The Position
The Production Technician supports the efficient and cost-effective production of electric energy by performing power plant maintenance functions. Duties may include operating equipment; insulating, painting, lubricating and carpentry; mechanical maintenance and repair of power plant equipment, including machining and equipment assembly and disassembly; investigating and correcting mechanical malfunctions; and skilled electrical and mechanical work to install, operate and maintain building equipment. The role also performs electrical maintenance, including heat tracing, motor replacement and overhaul, and lighting fixture and circuit maintenance. The Production Technician maintains high personnel and equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices. The role assists with contractor oversight, plant maintenance administration, warehousing activities, building and grounds maintenance, and the development and definition of maintenance policies and procedures. It responds quickly to abnormal plant conditions or requirements and supplements operations by performing basic operations after training. Employees perform tasks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform. Although there is one Production Technician job classification, employees have a primary skill listed for bidding, bumping and call-out purposes. Primary skill options include Electrician, Mechanic/Welder, Mechanic, E&I Technician, Technician, Instrument and Mechanic/Machinist, and Renewable. NV Energy is not considering applicants who require immigration sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Perform power plant maintenance functions to support efficient and cost-effective electric energy production.
- Operate equipment and perform insulating, painting, lubricating, and carpentry work.
- Maintain and repair power plant equipment, including machining, equipment assembly and disassembly, and investigation and correction of mechanical malfunctions.
- Perform skilled electrical and mechanical work to install, operate, and maintain building equipment.
- Perform electrical maintenance, including heat tracing, motor replacement and overhaul, and lighting fixture and circuit maintenance.
- Maintain high personnel and equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices.
- Assist with administration and oversight of contractors performing plant maintenance, warehousing activities, and building and grounds maintenance.
- Assist in developing and defining maintenance policies and procedures.
- Respond quickly to abnormal plant conditions or requirements.
- Supplement operations by performing basic operations as trained.
- Perform tasks for which properly trained and able to work competently and safely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
